Sat Words Quiz 10 (60 MCQs)

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1. To ..... his feelings of guilt as a result of his participation in the war, Henry returned after it ended to the country in which it had been fought to do charity work.
2. To step down from power or leadership.
3. Accumulate means
4. Novelist N. K. Jemisin declines to ..... the conventions of the science fiction genre in which she writes, and she has suggested that her readers appreciate her work precisely because of this willingness to thwart expectations and avoid formulaic plots and themes. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
5. Define tremendous.
6. What does "asylum" mean?
7. Though the senator had been treated for cancer, his symptoms were in ..... , and he was considered fit enough to handle the strains of a presidential race.
8. A minor conflict or dispute:a small fight
9. The quality of being well meaning; Kindness
10. When there is a change to the environment to meet the needs of people
11. Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
12. Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
13. What is the definition of "ameliorate" ?
14. What word does this definition describe?*joy, celebration, exultation
15. Bossy and commanding, like a strict general.
16. Ambulatory:Although Robin's foot was in a cast, she was still ambulatory.Most ambulatory patients do not stay overnight at the hospital.The ninty-eight year old woman was not simply ambulatory, she was spry.
17. People sometimes dismiss a claim if it comes from a source they regard as self-interested, but from a strictly logical perspective, the source of a claim is ..... :it has no direct bearing on whether the claim is true. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
18. Although the little boy knew he was wrong, he was too ..... to apologize to his parents.
19. What does "ubiquitous" mean?
20. Measuring the quality of something, not quantity
21. What does Indigenous mean?
22. A person who boasts about achievements or possessions
23. Aviation means .....
24. Following a brief disagreement during lunch, Maya and Hannah wish to restore their friendship and move beyond their conflict. Which term most accurately encapsulates the outcome they seek?
25. Ale passed out after running for 2 hours because he used too much .....
26. Happening by chance in a lucky way.
27. How do you spell this word?
28. To deeply respect and worship; to be in awe of
29. All of the following words are synonyms for the word placid except for .....
30. The wealthy man's ..... was made of silk and brocade fabric.
31. Being larger or greater in size, scale, or proportion than what is typical or expected. It is used to describe something that is oversized or excessively large.
32. The tsunami that crashed into the coastline was so ..... that it destroyed half of the entire city, flooding it with water.
33. Trevor's public defender told him they'd been assigned a clement judge.
34. The ticket Jonah received was ..... because he was speeding.
35. Harmful in a sneaky, slow way.
36. What is the synonym of the word "inept" in the sentence: "His inept handling of the project resulted in numerous mistakes."
37. Which word describes someone who is 'attractive or appealing in a sweet, innocent way'?
38. Complete the sentence with the correct word:She took ..... notes during the lecture.
39. Having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
40. After going out on his friend's boat, Ethan discovered he was a hapless fisherman.
41. Event or action serving as an introduction to something more important.
42. Believer; supporter; devotee.
43. Newly Democratic Virginia legislature hopes to ..... Jim Crow-Era laws that are still extant.
44. How do you spell the word that means someone who talks a lot?
45. The change happens in a series of discrete steps.Discrete means
46. The comedian was so ..... he had everyone rolling on the floor with laughter.
47. Unrealistic or impractical in a dreamy, idealistic way.
48. Which thing would include criteria?
49. The furniture salesman bragged that only ..... woods from foreign lands were used in making the fine item that he was selling.
50. During the international conference, the keynote speaker's presentation was ..... , capturing the attention of every attendee with its innovative ideas and compelling evidence.
51. Levitate is most similar to what Spanish word?
52. Culminating point or the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body
53. Quarrelsome; ready to fight
54. A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
55. Ancillary:Christopher worked hard to earn an ancillary income.Our chemistry workbook is ancillary to the textbook.The queen has her ancillary maid prepare her clothes each morning.
56. The iron mills are almost all in the ..... of Wheeling.
57. The snake will ..... off its skin each season.
58. What word means "a person who cultivates an area of interest such as the arts without real knowledge" ?
59. Pertaining to common everyday speech; conversational
60. The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; dislike; contempt.